Good call. Massive cluster. I am in TN. No shortage here of huge pretentious residential structures that want to suggest Ante-Bellum glory but actually are Potemkin! Most way out in the county on 30-100 acres and look completely out of context. With a horse barn of course. Lol.
Potemkin got a bad rap, the villages were indeed real, but his court rivals concocted this trope to damage his reputation & thus pressure Catherine the Great to set him aside- which of course she did not, as she understood the game.
I have seen this type of stuff built. DIY, wife or husband believes more is better.
Terrible people like me saying I bet you can get a deal on two fountains and get him to throw in that other one.
I have the sweetest neighbors from Assastan (not sure which one) that believes Roman columns of different types solves all problems. The only thing that makes them more awesome is the lighting from Phillips Hue
People from different backgrounds interpreting another style, like the 1950’s making things “oriental”
Although that portico on the left would probably hold a ride or two if not for the damn shrub planters in the way. Nothing a front end loader couldn't fix.
"Do you think the windows inside the chimneys are false?"
I was so gob-smacked by all the other atrocities in this house that I didn't notice it, good catch and GREAT question! And thank you for the laughs, that is just too funny!
@Janet, James Howard Kunstler interviewed Kate Wagner of "Welcome to McMansion Hell" on his podcast in 2016. You can listen to that episode (or read the transcript) here:
KunstlerCast 284 — Kate Wagner, Welcome to MacMansion Hell
It's the architectural equivalent to a steroid boosted bodybuilder. Way too much of otherwise good things. Apparently the phrase, "less is more" was not among the builder's lexicon.
Good call. Massive cluster. I am in TN. No shortage here of huge pretentious residential structures that want to suggest Ante-Bellum glory but actually are Potemkin! Most way out in the county on 30-100 acres and look completely out of context. With a horse barn of course. Lol.
01/08/25: Good. When the first barn falls down, they move into the second.
Potemkin got a bad rap, the villages were indeed real, but his court rivals concocted this trope to damage his reputation & thus pressure Catherine the Great to set him aside- which of course she did not, as she understood the game.
Mag. Rightly put: GAME !
I have seen this type of stuff built. DIY, wife or husband believes more is better.
Terrible people like me saying I bet you can get a deal on two fountains and get him to throw in that other one.
I have the sweetest neighbors from Assastan (not sure which one) that believes Roman columns of different types solves all problems. The only thing that makes them more awesome is the lighting from Phillips Hue
People from different backgrounds interpreting another style, like the 1950’s making things “oriental”
A few years ago driving around the NC countryside…why don’t people maintain their barns?? Maybe paint them every now and then??
Well near as I can tell the antique value of old barn siding wood is higher than paint.
Spectacular. Bulldoze it for a doublewide.
lolololol
Or just hollow out a living space in the rubble.
Also not the overgrown lawn and weeds in the landscaping. I guess nobody really thought to cut the grass before staging this photo.
**note
Yes! I noticed that immediately too.
Some dope dealer thinks it's classy.
Takes "Habitat for Humanity" to a whole other level.
Not a carport to be seen anywhere, though. Better get on that, lo' t!
Although that portico on the left would probably hold a ride or two if not for the damn shrub planters in the way. Nothing a front end loader couldn't fix.
It just goes to show the old adage is true. Some people have more money than brains.
Or taste.
Tried to like your comment, but my phone is having none of that today.
The first thing I noticed is the second story is so much taller than the first. Maybe that’s the main living area?
Do you think the windows inside the chimneys are false?
I wish we could go inside.
"Do you think the windows inside the chimneys are false?"
I was so gob-smacked by all the other atrocities in this house that I didn't notice it, good catch and GREAT question! And thank you for the laughs, that is just too funny!
Maybe the chimney is false. 🤔
hey! that's my new summer home.
opening an air bnb 😂🥳
the extra $600 if for the fancy faucet in the uhhh maids quarters, you should see the others
I really want to see interior pics! I search Trulia several ways and couldn’t locate it. I’ll bet the inside is a hot mess too.
Blog “McMansion Hell” does the insides of these horrible craven wonders. Hilarious commentary. They are truly a hot mess throughout. Check it out.
@Janet, James Howard Kunstler interviewed Kate Wagner of "Welcome to McMansion Hell" on his podcast in 2016. You can listen to that episode (or read the transcript) here:
KunstlerCast 284 — Kate Wagner, Welcome to MacMansion Hell
https://www.kunstler.com/p/kunstlercast-284-d97
drop the image into google image search. Easily found
It's the architectural equivalent to a steroid boosted bodybuilder. Way too much of otherwise good things. Apparently the phrase, "less is more" was not among the builder's lexicon.
We see this shite in Vermont all too much. It's a New Jerseyan interpretation of New England "elegance."
Shoot the architect.
Also looks like a lot of flat roof on the lower levels--just great for a New England snowy winter!
It's the latest design from AI, the Georgian Palazzo.
Sometimes one should just drive by... thanks for some entertainment. I'm kinda new to this.
stuff like this helps me to ease up on my relentless judging of myself.
Great Daily Affirmation for me , keep them coming.